10 C3472M-C (9/10)
Dip Switch: Selects ON/OFF of white balance, backlight compensation, Adaptive Black Stretch or day/night
mode.
Figure 2. Default Dip Switch Settings
Simple day/night mode selector (D/N) for color models:
ON: The camera selects black-and-white mode if the picture is dark, or color mode if the picture is bright
enough.
OFF (default): Color picture is displayed normally.
NOTE: The simple day/night function is established by using the SENSE UP function for black-white images.
The IR filter is secured.
Day/night mode selector [D/N] for day/night models:
ON: The camera selects black-and-white mode if the picture is dark, or color mode if the picture is bright
enough. When set to ON, The camera switches from color to black/white images when the ambient brightness
(illuminance) of the camera is approximately 0.6 lx or less.
OFF (default): Color picture is displayed normally.
NOTES:
To obtain color images, a sufficient level of illuminance (approximately 30 lx or more) is required.
The switching illuminance level varies depending on subjects and light sources.
The switching illuminances described above are reference values. The switching illuminance shall be
decided based on the actual installation environment.
Adaptive black stretch selector (B.S.):
ON (default): The dark area of the object is automatically corrected to lighten it.
OFF: Does not compensate.
NOTE: In the case of “ON” setting, noise may be increased in the dark area of the object.
In addition, darkness and brightness may be emphasized in the vicinity of the boundary between the dark and
bright areas.
Backlight compensation selector (BLC):
ON: Compensates the background automatically if it is brighter than the object.
OFF (default): This mode is used when the front of the object is extremely bright.
NOTE: Under some conditions, such as extremely strong backlight, the desired compensation effect may not
be achieved even if the mode is set to ON to detect the backlight level.
White balance selector (ATW/AWC):
ATW (default): Activates the automatic color temperature tracking mode. The camera continuously measures
the color temperature of the light source and automatically adjusts the white balance. The adjustment of the
color temperature ranges from approximately. 2700 K to 6000 K.
AWC: Activates the automatic white balance control mode. This adjustment is suitable for a location where a
light source is stable. The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from approximately 2000 K to 10000 K.
Monitor Output Jack (RCA jack): Connects the LCD monitor and such devices for checking images.
Marker: This marker is used when the top cover is installed.
ON
ATWD/N
AWCOFF
BLCB.S.